Graphic Design Intern

Mannik Smith Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on design

Mentorship program

Portfolio development

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. (TBE) in Charlotte, NC is seeking motivated Graphic Design Interns to join our Marketing & Branding team. You will translate creative briefs into engaging materials to support business development, recruiting, and brand visibility in aviation and engineering.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFP/SOQ design, marketing collateral, social media content, and brand adherence. This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to professional workflows.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills (academic, personal, or professional work)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat (Mac & PC)
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout
• Experience preparing files for print and digital formats
• Ability to adapt designs for multiple mediums and platforms

Responsibilities

• Proposal Design: design and format RFQ/RFP/SOQ materials with professional layouts and graphics.
• Marketing Collateral: create visual assets for career fairs, events, and campaigns.
• Social Media: support content creation and posting on LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Brand Consistency: apply brand guidelines across digital and print materials.
• Design & Layout: produce professional graphics for print and digital channels.
• File Preparation: prepare files for print or digital distribution.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: work with marketing, business development, and leadership to develop visual solutions.

Skills

Graphic Design

Visual Communication

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Typography

Print & digital media

Education

Graphic Design/Marketing degree (pursuing or completed)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Graphic Design Intern

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Charlotte, NC

Description

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. (TBE) is a full-service, professional aviation engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction for airports in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 30 years, TBE employs more than 95 professionals.
TBE is seeking motivated Graphic Design Interns to join our Marketing & Branding team at a growing civil engineering firm specializing in aviation projects. We are recruiting for one Graphic Design or Marketing Intern per semester during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. This role provides hands‑on experience creating visual content for proposals, marketing campaigns, events, and digital platforms. The intern will help translate creative briefs into engaging and professional materials that support business development, recruiting, and brand visibility within the aviation and engineering industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposal Support: Assist in designing and formatting RFQ/RFP and SOQ materials, ensuring professional layouts, production, graphics, and compliance with client requirements.
• Marketing Collateral: Create visual assets for career fairs, trade shows, recruiting events, and other marketing initiatives.
• Social Media Management: Support content creation and posting on LinkedIn and other approved platforms, helping to showcase projects, expertise, and company culture.
• Brand Development: Apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all digital and print materials.
• Design & Layout: Utilize typography, color, imagery, and layout principles to produce professional graphics for print and digital channels.
• File Preparation: Prepare files for print or digital distribution, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, business development, and leadership teams to develop visual solutions that communicate ideas effectively.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or related field
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills (academic, personal, or professional work)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat (Mac & PC)
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout
• Experience preparing files for print and digital formats
• Ability to adapt designs for multiple mediums and platforms

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Basic understanding of marketing, branding, or social media best practices
• Experience with content creation for blogs, emails, or digital campaigns
• Interest in aviation or engineering industry marketing
• Familiarity with event planning, trade shows, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• Understanding of web development (HTML, CSS, CMS platforms) to support website updates and digital content
• Possess creativity, strong communication skills, and an eagerness to learn, with attention to detail being crucial
• Ability to work independently and in a team, accept constructive feedback, manage time effectively, and work under deadlines

What We Offer

• Hands‑on experience designing proposals, marketing materials, and digital content for aviation‑focused civil engineering projects
• Exposure to professional workflows and brand standards in a technical industry
• Opportunities to build a portfolio of industry‑relevant work
• Collaboration and mentorship from experienced marketing and engineering professionals

Benefits (subject to eligibility)

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid‑time‑off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company‑furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
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